Dan Skuta

JACKSONVILLE — The Jaguars' stated free-agent philosophy since the current administration arrived in January 2013: Sign players in their mid-20s and avoid having any guaranteed money beyond the second year of the contract.

That approach hasn't worked out, evident by the Jaguars' 15-48 record during that span.

The new standard should be to acquire more experienced players .

General manager Dave Caldwell should see no other alternative; 2017 will be the final year of his contract. The Jaguars will have salary-cap space (as much as $70 million) to fortify the pass rush, offensive line and tight-end spots. Maybe that means pursuing players who aren't yet available but hit...

Related "Dan Skuta" Articles

JACKSONVILLE — The Jaguars' stated free-agent philosophy since the current administration arrived in January 2013: Sign players in their mid-20s and avoid having any guaranteed money beyond the second year of the contract.
That approach hasn't worked...

A Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker was arrested earlier this month after he allegedly assaulted a woman who refused to give him her phone number, according to Orlando police.
A woman accused Dan Skuta, 30, of pushing her face with an open hand, causing...

The Bears announced the first version of their 53-man roster Saturday evening. It probably will change a bit over the next 24 hours as they examine players who were cut by other teams Saturday, but at least this is their starting point.
QUARTERBACKS (3):...

As Ryan Pace entered his third offseason as Bears general manager earlier this year, he immediate mission was to overhaul the passing game. The future didn't include the incumbent starting quarterback or No. 1 receiver. Instead, Pace cast his net wide...

The Tribune's Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
Thoughts on the Bears pursuing Joe Haden now that the Browns cut him? Prince Amukamara is hurt and Kyle Fuller is still iffy. — @dmccomber86
My initial reaction is that as long as Amukamara’s...

Akiem Hicks couldn't have gotten up and off the field any faster. The dirty work was done, and the Bears defensive end needed to celebrate.
Hicks had just sacked Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota. He lulled right tackle Jack Conklin with a slow move to...

Mitch Trubisky continues to show his athleticism and big arm, while Mike Glennon has exhibited leadership skills for the Bears. More observations from Monday's camp.
Position battle
Mitch Trubisky: The rookie quarterback's athleticism on the move...

Position battle
Adam Shaheen: The Bears expect the second-round rookie tight end to contribute in the passing game because he's such a big target at 6-foot-6 and 270 pounds, and because he has uncanny speed for a player that size. His challenge this...

Some observations from Saturday's Bears practice.
Quarterback report
Mark Sanchez: The Bears' No. 2 quarterback has been steady through the first three days of camp. Sanchez was part of one of the day's bigger offensive highlights Saturday, connecting...

Camp rundown
Quarterback report
Mike Glennon: Because Glennon hasn't started a game since 2014 with the Buccaneers, veteran slot receiver Victor Cruz was eager to size him up during spring practices and the start of camp. "I wanted to see what his...

The Tribune's Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly.
Which rookie will make the biggest impact Week 1 and who will have the biggest impact Week 16? — @MasonMDubbsWest
You’re asking me to stare into my crystal ball and find some answers for you. If it...

A preliminary timeline for the proposed stadium that would be home to the Raiders in Las Vegas shows construction would be finished only three months before the 2020 regular season begins.
The draft of the timeline made public Monday by the Las...

The Bears on Monday signed outside linebacker Dan Skuta to a one-year deal, reuniting the eight-year veteran with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
Skuta played for Fangio with the 49ers from 2013-14, starting 18 of 30 games.
He spent the last two...

The AFC from A to Z:
Baltimore: Receiver Steve Smith is 15 catches short of 1,000 for his career. Quarterback Joe Flacco has won seven of his last nine games against NFC opponents.
Buffalo: Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus will make his...

Arthur Brown is wearing the same No. 59 with the Jacksonville Jaguars that he did with the Ravens. He's just playing a different position.
The Ravens' second-round pick in the 2013 NFL draft, Brown was scooped up by the Jaguars after the Ravens waived...

Pat Watson wasn't surprised to see Matthew Judon walk into his Advanced Placement Psychology class at West Bloomfield (Mich.) High as a senior six years ago. Watson knew about Judon's exploits on the football field and was aware of his aspirations after...

A glance at each team in the AFC:
AFC EAST
BUFFALO BILLS
Last year: Despite posting first winning record in a decade, Bills missed playoffs for 15th consecutive season — NFL's longest active drought. Buffalo Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula...

NEW YORK (AP) — As free agency began Tuesday, the NFL looked more like fantasy football.
Trades, anyone?
Monster deals sending Jimmy Graham to Seattle and Sam Bradford to Philadelphia stole the spotlight from free agent signings.
New Orleans agreed...

The lead-up to free agency opened Saturday with NFL teams and agents doing a familiar dance of gauging interest while working to get a handle on the marketplace.
One agent described it as a game of "peek-a-boo" while another who did high volume...